The association spent a good portion of its annual meeting in January talking about traffic along Route 28, to include the shopping centers and side roads that feed into it.

The monthly meeting of the Centerville Civic Association’s board of directors is scheduled for Monday, March 7 in the basement classroom room of the COMM Fire Headquarters, Route 28 in Centerville. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Centerville playground at March 7 rec. commission meeting

Aaron Webb of Centerville, the driving force behind the effort to revamp the playground adjacent to the Centerville Recreation Building on Main Street, will meet with the recreation commission March 7 at 5:30 p.m.

The date was incorrectly reported last week.

The ambitious plan to install new equipment is estimated at $100,000.

Webb is also scheduled to provide an update to the Centerville Civic Association March 7.

Bay school, community building on OVA’s March 7 agenda

The disposition of Osterville’s Bay School is among the items on the Osterville Village Association’s Monday, March 7 agenda.

OVA’s board of directors has asked town representatives for an update on the sale of the school building. The latest proposal seeks use of the community building during daytime hours. The fields and community building are not part of the school property to be sold, but an opening for negotiations for their use was requested.

The meeting, which begins at 7 p.m., will be in the community building on West Bay Road, as the usual meeting place (Osterville Free Library) is well under construction, and the temporary location is a little tight for what could be a larger meeting.

Get to know your harbor

The first in a series of events highlighting Barnstable Harbor’s history, health and future will be presented by the Friends of Barnstable Harbor and the Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sturgis Library.

Sanctuary director Ian Ives will give a presentation on the ecology of Barnstable Harbor and Great Marsh, noting the rare plants and animals that make this natural community unique. He will discuss the challenges in protecting the ecosystem from pollution, invasive species and other pressures natural and man-made.

For more details, go to www.friendsofbarnstableharbor.org.

Save the date for spaghetti in WB

Mark your calendars for the West Barnstable Village Festival Committee’s Spaghetti Supper, Saturday, April 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The fundraiser benefits the 21st annual Village Festival, scheduled for Aug. 20.

The supper will be held at the West Barnstable Fire Department, and takeout is available.

Tickets are $8 adults ($7 without meat) and $4 for kids 12 and under.

Eat, meet and learn to decorate

Learn some new techniques and ask about your own decorating challenges as the Centerville Historical Museum presents interior designer Joan D’Ambrosia at a special luncheon program Saturday, March 5.

Reservations are required for the space limited event and may be made by calling 508-775-0331. Tickets are $20 for museum members, $25 for non-members. The luncheon is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. at the museum, 513 Main St., Centerville.

Art History Lectures with Elizabeth Mumford

Elizabeth Mumford continues her series of art history lectures at the Centerville Public Library on select Saturdays in March.

Mumford started Feb. 19, with two remaining sessions March 5 and 19 at the library, 585 Main St., Centerville.

Classes are $15 and begin at 2:30 p.m.

‘Mystery, History, Science and Murder’ at Cotuit Library March 16

Cape Author Carol McCleary will share her research and inspiration for writing about Nellie Bly, America's first woman investigative reporter, at the Cotuit Library, March 16.

The presentation is part of the Friends of the Cotuit Library’s luncheon program, which begins at 11:30 a.m. with refreshments and lunch at noon. The cost is $10 for members; $12 for non-members.